Discover
To find something unexpectedly in the course of a search
- This workout takes approximately 10 Minutes
- This workout is for students in Grades 4-5
- Teacher Resources
- Share
Move
Workout guide
Workout guide
Steps
WRIST STEPS
1. Stand in NaliniKIDS posture a foot or two away from a desk
2. Reverse your hands and place your palms on top of the desk, with your fingertips spread and pointed toward your body
3. Keep your arms straight
4. Keep your feet hips width apart and parallel
5. Bend your knees and drop your hips down, slowly stretching the back of your wrists to a desired comfort level (make sure your arms stay straight)
6. Repeat with the backs of your hands pressing down onto the desk, slowly stretching the front of your wrists to a desired comfort level (make sure your arms stay straight)
CALF STEPS
1. Stand in NaliniKIDS posture a foot or two away from a desk
2. Flex your right foot and press your toes against the desk, keeping your heel on the floor
3. Lean your upper body forward slightly, keeping your back flat and your chest open
4. Keep your right leg straight and your hips square, as you bend your left knee and turn your left hip in
5. Repeat (left side)
Sequence
– 10 second hold (back wrists)
– 10 second hold (front wrists)
– 10 second hold (right calf)
– 10 second hold (left calf)
How does your body feel after completing the workout?
How does your mind feel after completing the workout?
What does Discover mean to you in this moment?
Choose from the additional reflection prompts below to customize this lesson and meet the needs of your students and your time constraints. Create a unique workout experience every time you return to this lesson!
Self-Connection
Past
Describe a time when you discovered a new place that you had never been to before.
Present
Reflect on something that you recently discovered about yourself.
Future
Whom would you like to discover more about? (For example: a famous person, historical figure, family member, etc.)
Real-World Connection
Family
By asking questions, we can often discover something interesting about our family history. Interview a family member to learn more about your family history.
Learning Environment
Help your teacher discover something new about you by sharing a fun fact about yourself.
Community
Have you ever discovered a new place in your community? Describe that experience.
Academic Connection
ELA
Discover a new perspective—read a book by an author who is a different gender, race, or ethnicity than you.
Social Studies
Share something you recently discovered about history that surprised you.
STEM
Describe a scientific discovery that changed your life.
Fun Fact
Scientists recently discovered the fossils of a “monster penguin” called Crossvallia waiparensis that was the size of a human being and lived 60 million years ago.